Man Sentenced For Heroin Meal Northampton County Court Action Also Taken In 22 Other Cases

November 15, 1995|by LAURI RICE-MAUE, The Morning Call

A Bath man was given six months' probation for eating two packets of heroin after being told by Bethlehem police to spit them out.

Brent Howard Christopher, 29, of 104 Washington St., pleaded guilty to tampering with physical evidence for the incident on Nov. 30, 1994, at Daly Avenue and Minsi Trail Bridge. In addition to probation, he was ordered by Northampton County Judge Robert S. Simpson to perform 40 hours of community service.

In other recent Northampton County Court sentencings:

*Luis Antonio Gonzalez, 19, of 764 Union St., Bethlehem, was sentenced to nine to 23 months in prison by F.P. Kimberly McFadden for delivering 10 packets of heroin to an undercover state trooper on Nov. 17, 1994, at Mechanic and Hall streets, Bethlehem.

Gonzalez, who pleaded guilty to heroin delivery, was also ordered to pay a $500 fine and $120 in costs and restitution, earn a general equivalency diploma and perform 20 hours of community service and undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation.

Charges of heroin possession and possession of heroin with intent to deliver were withdrawn in a negotiated plea.

*Francine Mary Slonaker, 42, of 174 Pine St., Allentown, was sentenced by Judge William F. Moran to six to 23 months in prison for having cocaine on May 23 at 2330 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem.

She pleaded guilty to possession with intent to deliver cocaine. Charges of cocaine possession and possession of drug paraphernalia were withdrawn.

Slonaker may apply for early work release after serving 60 days. As a condition of parole she must undergo continuous drug treatment and random drug screening.

*Mirella Lee Maldonado, 24, of 744 E. 4th St., Bethlehem, was given concurrent probation terms of 18 months by Moran and ordered to perform 60 hours of community service for hitting and biting two Bethlehem police officers and further assaulting two others on Aug. 4 in the 500 block of Broadway.

Maldonado pleaded guilty to charges of simple assault and resisting arrest; charges of aggravated assault and disorderly conduct were withdrawn in a negotiated plea.

*Michael J. Hurley, 26, of 46 E. Long St., East Bangor, was placed by Simpson on one year of probation and ordered to perform 20 hours of community service for punching Dawn Hines in the face and pushing her on July 8 in the 400 block of W. Bobbitt Avenue, Pen Argyl.

Hurley, who pleaded guilty to simple assault and harassment, also is to be evaluated for a general equivalency diploma program and to complete such a program.

*Carmelo Escalera Jr., 32, of 1234 Fritz Drive, Bethlehem, was ordered by Moran to pay a $50 fine for having marijuana at Hill and Mechanic streets, Bethlehem on July 24.

He pleaded guilty to possession of a small amount of marijuana; possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia was withdrawn in a negotiated plea.

*Steven Gondia Maldonado, aka Vistor Gonzalez, 27, of Bethlehem, was sentenced by McFadden to 2-1/2 years to five years less one day in jail for his involvement in a burglary on July 26 at 106 E. 4th St., Bethlehem, where stereo equipment, tools and other items were stolen.

He was given credit for time served and will be paroled to an inpatient treatment facility. He was also ordered to pay a $500 fine.

Maldonado pleaded guilty to burglary; charges of theft and receiving stolen property were withdrawn in a negotiated plea.

He also had been charged with theft for allegedly stealing two hams valued at $50 from the home of Jose Mendez in the 400 block of Buchanan Street on July 30, but that case was withdrawn.

*Carolyn Stonewall, 32, of 821 Bushkill St., was sentenced by Moran to time served to 18 months for acting as a lookout during a burglary and theft at the home of Myrna Schrama, 15-3B N. Union St., Easton, on Aug. 4.

She pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy to commit theft. Conspiracy to commit burglary was withdrawn in a negotiated plea.

During her parole, she is to participate in a mental health program.

*Jason Michael Nagle, 29, of 1803 Hanover Ave., Allentown, was sentenced by Judge Jack Panella to time served for defiant trespass and put on 12 months' probation for making false reports to police.

Nagle was also ordered to perform 25 hours of community service and undergo drug and alcohol and mental health evaluations and complete the recommended treatment.